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[ via SwissTime ]BIENNE, SWITZERLAND, 2008 - Rugged yet sophisticated, the AirBoss Collection was first introduced in 2003, inspired by the flight deck boss of today's aircraft carriers. The beauty and fascination of this timepiece lies in its cockpit like feeling with all its instruments and controls.Victorinox Swiss Army is celebrating the collection's 5th anniversary with a sonic boom and is pleased to present the limited edition AirBoss Mach 6 Power Gauge with mechanical movement. Would it have wings it would fly. Recognizable at first sight this very special timepiece is held in a strong 45mm diameter steel case and triple-coated anti-reflective sapphire crystal allow the view on a striking black dial. The chiseled hands and numbers with PVD Black Ice coating and luminescent segments on all hands and subdial markers ease the use in the dark. The aggregate with the very advanced power reserve gauge function is featured by a 7750 Valjoux self-winding chronograph movement. Backcase delicate engraved details show the Swiss Air force emblem and the limited edition number of the individual timepiece. Through the sapphire crystal the inside mechanic is visible and the oscillating weight with Victorinox Swiss Army logo engraving underlines the bold statement to detail. Elegant dimension to the dial, and the crown - with embossed cross and shield emblem - reflects the brand's full attention to finishes. The power is held together by a black leather strap with grey stitchingThe AirBoss Mach 6 Power Gauge will be produced in a very limited edition of 333 units. Each timepiece will be deployed and recovered in a special collector's box with certificate acting as its airbase.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:AIRBOSS MACH 6 POWER GAUGE LIMITED EDITIONSwiss-made self-winding, Chronograph movement Valjoux 7750 Additional complication with a power-reserve indicator mechanism45mm stainless steel case with Ice, Black PVD coating See-through screw-in mineral crystal exhibition caseback, Water resistant to 100M (10ATM, 330 FT) Triple-coated scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, Screw-down crownBlack dial with Black Ice PVD coated hands, luminous numbers and details Black soft leather with deployant clasp, SAF logo on PVD-coated buckleSpecial Collector's Box Packaging Numbered Certificate of Authenticity 333 timepieces issued worldwide This fine Limited Edition timepiece is covered by a 5-year warranty

Swatch founder and CEO Nicholas G. Hayek died of apparent heart failure on June 29th while working in his Biel, Switzerland office. The Lebanese-born business icon is widely credited with saving the Swiss watch industry from oblivion when he launched Swatch in 1983. The cheap, plastic watch with the chic designs became a massive success story, lifted an entire industry, and beat back the Japanese challenge to Swiss dominance in watchmaking. Hayek was so successful that he added many high-profile brands to what became known as the Swatch Group in 1998. These include Rado, Breguet, Omega, Longines, Tissot, andMido; together with Swatch, they form a $4.9 billion watch powerhouse.By the turn of the century, Hayek was a billionaire, one of Switzerland's wealthiest men, and generally thought to be the country's leading entrepreneur.Hayek also had a passion for cars and played a lead role in developing the original Smart car with Daimler AG. In 2007, he had Swatch Group create a venture in called Belenos Clean Power SA to develop fuel cells to power cars. His daughter, Nayla Hayek, has been elected as his successor and will head the company's board. His son, Nick Hayek Jr., will carry on as the company's CEO, a position he has held since 2003. The Hayek family controls 39% of The Swatch Group.Related PostsSwatch Group Upbeat About 2010Omega's Ambitious PlansThe Swiss Watch King